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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine from the engine stand with the engine lifting device.
  2. Use the engine lifting device to install the engine.
  3. Reposition harnesses, connect the electrical connections, and hoses as necessary.
  4. GM5118782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the transmission bolt (1). Transmission Replacement

  5. Install the transmission stud (2). Transmission Replacement
  6. GM5404618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the starter/generator battery cable retainer (1) to the transmission stud (2).

  7. GM4233010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount (2) - Install - Engine Mount Replacement 

  8. Fuel Feed Front Pipe @ Fuel Feed Pipe - Connect
  9. GM5118535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Converter Cover (2) - Install

  10. Transmission Bolt (1) - Install [4x] - Transmission Replacement
  11. Remove the transmission jack.
  12. Remove the engine lifting device.
  13. If the engine lift brackets were not present and EN-36857 engine lift brackets were installed, remove them.
  14. GM5028761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Install NEW [3x] - Transmission Replacement

  15. GM5118004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Connect [2x]

  16. GM4953113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the range selector lever cable (4) to the range selector lever cable lever.

  17. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Bolt (1) - Install - Transmission Replacement
  18. Depress the cable adjustment retainer (3) locking the retainer completely.
  19. Slide the retainer lock (2) rearward to cover the cable adjustment retainer (3).
  20. Range Selector Lever Cable - Adjust - Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
  21. Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket- Lower - Install - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Lower LFV) , or Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Upper LFV)
  22. GM4213341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (2) - Install - Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFV)

  23. Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket- Upper - Install - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Lower LFV) , or Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Upper LFV)
  24. Turbocharger Heat Shield - Install - Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement 
  25. Battery Tray - Install - Battery Tray Replacement (LFV)
  26. Engine Control Module - Install - Engine Control Module Replacement
  27. GM4214766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery (3) - Install - Battery Replacement

  28. Starter - Install - Starter Replacement (LFV)
  29. Exhaust Front Pipe - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFV)
  30. Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket - Install - Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement
  31. Install the air conditioning compressor to the engine. Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LFV)
  32. GM3972825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt (2) - Install - Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor, and Generator Belt Replacement 

  33. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Install - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement
  34. Front Compartment Splash Shield - Install - Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
  35. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (LFV, LTG)
  36. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Left Side - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side
  37. GM4261018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the heater inlet hose (3) and heater outlet hose (4) to the water outlet. Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  38. GM5124904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2) @ Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe - Connect

  39. GM4229904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Connect - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  40. GM4229879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Water Outlet - Connect - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  41. GM4241959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2) - Install

  42. Retainer Spring (1) @ Charge Air Cooler - Engage
  43. GM4241988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Spring (1) @ Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger - Engage

  44. NOTE:

    Carefully move the air cleaner outlet duct with the positive crankcase ventilation tubes attached into position.

  45. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct - Reposition
  46. GM4244034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Install

  47. Electrical Connector @ Air Cleaner Assembly - Connect
  48. GM4280018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Tighten [2x] - Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement

  49. GM4242316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe (2) - Install

  50. NOTE:

    Front fascia removed for clarity.

  51. Retainer Spring (1) @ Charge Air Cooler - Engage
  52. GM4242227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Spring (2) @ Throttle Body - Engage

  53. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Install - Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
  54. GM5404606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose Clip (1) @ Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) - Engage

  55. Intake Manifold Cover - Install - Intake Manifold Cover Replacement 
  56. GM4215207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood (2) - Install - Hood Replacement

  57. Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
  58. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
  59. GM2890554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. (1) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

  60. Prelube is necessary if the engine is replaced or overhauled. Engine Prelubing 
  61. If engine has not been replaced of overhauled, fill the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
  62. Perform the crankshaft position variation learn. Crankshaft Position Variation Learn